Laboratories

Advanced Car Technology Systems (ACTS)

Based in Sailauf, Germany, ACTS encompasses a vehicle safety centre where crash analysis experts work to increase chances of survival in an impact, recently improving side impact safety in rally cars.

Cranfield Impact Centre (CIC)

The UK-based Cranfield Impact Centre specialises in safety and safety structures, using a variety of tools such as vehicle and occupant simulation and pedestrian impact modelling.

DEKRA Automobil

Based in Germany, DEKRA runs two FIA-approved test houses for crash tests, static tests and competition seats: the DEKRA Crash Test Center in Neumunster and the DEKRA Automobil Test Center in Lausitz.

NEWTON Dynamic Testing Centre

Founded in 2000 by AD Engineering, NEWTON is an independent laboratory in Italy that tests head and body protective equipment, including racing seats, head restraints and FIA/Snell youth helmets.

Transport Research Laboratory (TRL)

TRL UK focuses on all aspects of the future of transport, with a strong emphasis on vehicle safety through extensive testing on how vehicles react when colliding at varying speeds, locations and conditions.